# Urban Diorama Tableaus (UPDATE) The Little People Street Installation by Slinkachu are Endearing By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-street-installation References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/art-and-design/news/slinkachu-does-it-again.aspx) & [slinkachu](http://slinkachu.com/) Once again, the [Little People Street Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-collector-set) series will astound and entertain people of all shapes and sizes. It follows a group of tiny individuals as they try to navigate a world that is not necessarily the right fit for them. But instead of succumbing to depression, they get on with their lives, an attitude that real people could afford to adopt now and again. Created by UK-based artist Slinkachu, the Little People Street Installation series began in 2006 and due to popular demand has continued strong through the years. Using [train set characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawkins-town-action-figures), he manages to create scenes that many people can appreciate. From a dejected superhero to a toboggan-pulling father, the outdoor dioramas are brimming with emotion and nostalgia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Micro Scale Art:** The trend of creating miniature street installations using train set characters as seen in the Little People Street Installation series opens up opportunities for micro scale art forms in various mediums. - **Interactive Street Art:** The Little People Street Installation series showcases the potential for interactive street art that engages viewers and sparks imagination, leading to innovative approaches in public art installations. - **Narrative-led Installations:** The use of storytelling through the Little People Street Installation series highlights the trend of narrative-led installations, presenting opportunities for artists to create immersive experiences that communicate powerful messages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The trend of micro scale art and interactive street art offers disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and designers to explore new mediums, techniques, and collaborative approaches. - **Urban Planning:** The narrative-led installations showcased in the Little People Street Installation series present disruptive innovation opportunities for urban planners to incorporate storytelling and public art as an integral part of city development projects, fostering community engagement and cultural identity. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The Little People Street Installation series and its interactive nature create opportunities for the tourism and hospitality industry to develop unique experiences and attractions that attract both locals and tourists alike, promoting cultural tourism and generating economic impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Doll-Inspired Modern Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder.md) - [Miniature Collectible Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-miniverse.md) - [Sitcom-Inspired Figurine Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-people-collector-set.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-big-playmat.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Community-Centric Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures.md) - [Miniature Collectible Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest.md)